Tag: Federal Government
Brunker eyes Dawson seat
Whitsunday Mayor Mike Brunker has confirmed he wants to be considered as the Labor candidate for the federal seat of Dawson.[MORE]
Senate demands federal action over dialysis dilemma
The Senate has voted in favour of a Greens' motion calling on the Federal Government to intervene in a deadlock between the South Australian and Northern Territory governments over renal dialysis patients.[MORE]
Govt to pay for foil insulation removal
The Federal Government says it will pay to remove unsafe foil insulation installed in any Riverina homes under its now defunct home insulation program.[MORE]
Rudd, Abbott 'running scared on Scientology'
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has slammed the major parties for blocking his moves for an inquiry into the Church of Scientology.[MORE]
Abbott signals support for parental leave laws
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has given his clearest indication yet that the Coalition will not try to block the Government's paid parental leave scheme.[MORE]
Oakeshott welcomes beef import ban rethink
The independent federal Lyne MP has praised the region's cattle farmers for their role in pressuring the Federal Government into reversing its decision to allow beef imports from countries affected by mad cow disease.[MORE]
Send asylum seekers to the back of the queue: Fielding
Steve Fielding wants asylum seekers who arrive by boat sent to refugee camps in other countries to "wait their turn".[MORE]
A failure of leadership in foreign affairs
Hugh White has suggested Australia had a better relationship with Indonesia when that country was a dictatorship. [MORE]
Insulation bungle to hit budget bottom line
Wayne Swan admits fixing the failed home insulation program will be "expensive" and may result in cuts to other government schemes.[MORE]
'Father of global warming' to speak in Adelaide
The so-called "father of global warming" is using his Australian visit to push for a global carbon payment system.[MORE]
Labor not stalling over tax review, says Tanner
Federal Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner has rejected suggestions the Government is delaying the release of the Henry Tax review for political purposes.[MORE]
Government tight lipped over insulation removal costs
The Federal Government is refusing to say how much it will cost to remove dodgy insulation from thousands of homes.[MORE]
Rudd flags two-tier hospital system
Kevin Rudd says the Government will offer extra cash to outstanding hospitals under its new health plan.[MORE]
Nursing homes facing crisis, say nurses, industry
There are fears some of Tasmania's nursing homes will have to close because of rising costs and staff shortages.[MORE]
Foil insulation to be removed from homes
The Federal Government says it will pay for the removal of unsafe foil insulation from thousands of homes.[MORE]
Fraser slams Aust approach to asylum seekers
Former prime minister Malcolm Fraser says the problems of people smuggling and asylum seekers cannot be solved in boat-by-boat negotiations with Indonesia.[MORE]
Alcohol a 'recurring theme' in youth violence
The chair of a long-running Federal Government inquiry into youth violence says she is starting to see a recurring connection between alcohol and aggression.[MORE]
Much to lose if friendship falters: SBY
Indonesian president tells Parliament his country and Australia are stakeholders in a common future, with much to lose if the relationship falters.[MORE]
Federal funds flow to recycled water scheme
A water recycling system at a new Sunshine Coast residential development is starting to get Federal Government funding.[MORE]
Rudd, SBY sign people-smuggling framework
Kevin Rudd and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono agree to work together to do more to stop people smuggling and terrorism.[MORE]
Campbell pre-empts premier on LGH
Federal MP Jodie Campbell has pre-empted a state Labor party election promise for the Launceston General Hospital.[MORE]
Ministers savage 'just say no' Abbott
Labor heavy-hitters line up to denounce Tony Abbott for heading "the most obstructionist Opposition in 30 years".[MORE]
Backbenchers fire warning shot at Abbott
Tony Abbott warned that backbenchers will "give him a smack" if he fails to consult on any more major policy announcements.[MORE]
Government accused of sitting on broadband feasibility report
The Federal Opposition says the public has the right to see a study that examines the viability of the Government's $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN).[MORE]
MP questions 'Green Loans' accessibility
The federal Member for Gilmore, Joanna Gash, says she has received a stream of complaints about the Federal Government's 'Green Loans'.[MORE]
